Veteran services at Fruland Funeral Home
Fruland Funeral Home in Morris, IL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,300 for basic burial and $2,090 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, online memorials, flameless cremation, cemetery monument assistance, and military services and honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Fruland Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,090. That places direct cremation roughly 16% below the Illinois median ($2,495). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 16 miles from Fruland Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,192 funeral homes in Illinois. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Fruland Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,090. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Fruland Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fruland Funeral Home is located at 121 West Jefferson Street in Morris, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 942-0700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fruland Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Fruland Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, advance planning, grief support, online memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fruland Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Fruland Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Fruland Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Fruland Funeral Home apart
- National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award (since 2007 for Reeves, annually since 2011 for Baskerville)
- NFDA's Best of the Best Award (2024 recipient, one of three internationally)
- Illinois Award of Funeral Service Distinction
- On-site Transitions Crematory (established 2023 at Gardner facility)
- Flameless Cremation (AquaGreen Dispositions)
- Certified Funeral Celebrants on staff (Matthew Baskerville, Violette Baskerville)
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Flameless Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Will-Grundy County Funeral Service Association
- · Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
- · Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
- · Wilmington Downtown Merchants Association
- · Morris Hospital Foundation
- · Oakwood Cemetery Association in Wilmington
Specialties
- · Flameless Cremation
- · Certified Funeral Celebrant
- · Certified Preplanning Consultant
- · Certified Crematory Operator
- · Certified Natural Organic Reduction Operator
- · Military Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.